Tuesday, May 30, 2017

This was a LEGO Store pay $30 get this free promo but a lot of those have become regular buy polybags so far this year so I am hoping this one follows that path too.

The Set

Can you build some sort of creation right away? The set as is can be dropped right into IO and I think could serve as a Capital Ship! +5 points

Parts 1

Is it below, at, or above the golden ratio?The Golden Ratio is $0.10 per part. I forgot to check the ESV in the legal so going to go with $3.99 unless I see something different in the future than will update it.$3.99 / 64 = $0.06 so very under the ratio for +5 points!

Parts 2

If you can't build a frame right away, or choose not to, does it have parts you should be able to put into use right away?Yes, several good frame parts in this bag so +5 points!

Parts 3

Does it have more than a handful of immediately useful parts? Another quick and easy yes for +5 points!

Parts 4

Total:With my guessed value we have an A+ set and still have one if I did $4.99 honestly. Hopefully this makes it way as a general purchase for a bit; could be a fun entry set into Intercept Orbit.

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Alright boys, girls and non-binary children it is time for a big old showcase/review...thing! Get excited! Today's topic is ALL the battle suits AND the Combo Nexo Powers bags aka shields 'n' combo plate bags.

Let's start with the Combo Nexo Powers

The Bag

So in the bag you get 5 shield plates, a 2x2 tile, a round boat bumper, two 1x2 side clips, the combo plate and a poster of all the possible shields there are in the bags; the patterns are random.

The Bags are 3.99 which comes out to be about $0.40 per piece which is way over ratio but perhaps cheaper than what you will find on Second Markets for the combo plate which is a real interesting piece which has Cover potential or big shield for frames.

It also might be worth it if the random frame patterns wasn't so wide so you could use it as like a uniform symbol to put on your squad of frames? Onto the battle suits

"To Battle!"

So straight up ALL the Battle Suits are Over the Golden Ratio with Macy being the biggest offender. I did build a frame out of one of the sets (Axl) and essentially they are all very similar sharing the same core build style but the difference come in the detailing and weapons.

They all push against The Box's walls to the point that I am not going to recommond using the set in MF0: Rapid Attack unless that is the general style of your group's builders OR...you ALL field the Battle Suits which could be fun and certainly SOME system options with each Battle Suit. Gallery Time?

Thursday, May 11, 2017

MEGA Bloks/Mega Construx have a released a small line of Cargo Containers, one dark red and metal gray. Usually they are $12.99, sort of pricey for essentially pretty one hit cover. Let's take a closer look and get to know the sets.

The Box

That is what you look for, the other is the same but the gray with a green MW on it. So the container is made up of seven sections.

Side Walls, floor and Roof

The Doors, Back Wall

There are studs/holes as you can see that you can stick stuff too. Each version comes with two minifigs, accessories for them and a pieces for a bit of set dressing. What's inside big red?

I really like these sand bag blocks.

Her it is assembled with everything minus the minifigs and their stuff.

Probably wondering about the other one?

Like that grating 2x4 plate/tile

Honestly I love them just for the cargo containers but I don't like the price. I say keep an eye out for sales. Have fun!